The Mitchell Agency Team

The Mitchell Agency is proud of its team, their accomplishments and the commitment each makes to our clients and the community. Along with their professional side, our staff has a wide range of personal interests.

Please contact any of our team members with your questions regarding your insurance needs or business planning.

Lafayette Office

Jack R. Bogan Jr. serves as President and Agent and joined TMA in 1969 after graduating from Purdue’s Krannert School of Management. Jack notes, “that helping our customers get through tough times” is the best part of his job.

Jack is active on the Battle Ground Public Golf Course Board (formerly Battle Ground Country Club) and Lafayette Country Club Board. In the past, he has served on the Lafayette City Board of Parks and Recreation, Tippecanoe County Area Plan Commission, Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals, and St. Elizabeth Hospital Lay Advisory Board. Jack also has served on the Indiana Insurance School Advisory Council and Indiana Insurance Regional Advisory Council.

Jack and wife, Connie, have three children and six grand children. Jack enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, woodworking and playing golf.

Jackson W. Bogan is an agent and handles agency administration duties as TMA’s Vice President. Jackson started his career in 2001 with TMA after graduating from IU’s Kelly School of Business with a degree in Finance and Real Estate. He is also a graduate of the National Alliance for Producer Development. Jackson states, “I really enjoy working with our team and our clients. It is very rewarding when you become more to a client than just your normal insurance agent.”

Jackson is active in the community where he is a member of the Tippecanoe County Area Plan Commission, the Lafayette Board of Zoning Appeals, and Lafayette Catholic School System Ambassadors Group. Jackson and Jenny have three children Colin, Halle and Jack. Jackson spends his spare time with his family, hunting, fishing, playing some golf and doing yard work.

William A. (Bill) Bogan is TMA’s VP of Sales and has been with the agency since 1985 where he sells and services commercial and personal insurance clients. Bill appreciates that at The Mitchell Agency good employees mean something and that everyone is treated fairly. Having a strong organization helps Bill put the customers first at all times.

Bill and his wife, Nora, have two children and five grandchildren – all living in Lafayette. As a Central Catholic High School and Purdue University alum, Bill follows their sports teams as well as the Chicago Bears. Bill is also the current president of the local ATC Board.

William J. (Bill) Bogan started his career with TMA in 2010 after graduating from Purdue in 2008 with a degree in Sales and Sales Management. Bill is a licensed property & casualty and life insurance agent. He is on the Celina Insurance and Safeco Insurance Agent Advisory Councils.

Bill comments, “That the best part of my job is working with and taking care of my customers. Our agency is truly a customer service based agency.”

Bill and his wife, Lindsey are the proud parents of two children, Max and Macy, and their dog, Oscar. When not spending time with his family, Bill enjoys fishing and trying to stay fit.

J.T. Emerson is responsible for sales and marketing and has been with TMA since 2009. J.T. is a graduate of Indiana University and the University of Texas, San Antonio and is currently working on his CIC designation. J.T. is involved with Tippy Connect for young professionals, Greater Lafayette Commerce and BNI.

“Working with and helping my clients with their insurance needs on a day-to-day basis is what I really enjoy,” notes J.T. In his free time, J.T. plays golf, attends local sporting events, and likes to hang out with friends and family.

Barry D. Bruce, CIC, wears a number of hats within The Mitchell Agency. Along with his sales role, Barry serves as Corporate Treasurer. He specializes in insuring farms, schools, municipalities, electric utilities, trucking and transportation businesses.

To Barry the most important thing is learning what our customers are all about. The better he knows them, the more personally he is vested in insuring their success. He remarks, “My greatest satisfaction in business is the positive difference we make in the lives of our customers and businesses by planning for the unexpected. We are there for our customers when claims occur and when they need advice and counsel. I’m proud that we have found bright, talented employees that are interested in and have a sense of responsibility to our customers that far exceeds what the marketplace requires.”

In the community, Barry is a board member for Envirowatts and Tree Lafayette; active in multiple Livestock Associations on a state and national scale; and a member of the Wabash River Runners Club.

He enjoys landscape design and is an avid runner. Barry and his wife Jerrie, have two sons. His oldest works at Purdue and his youngest is in Medical school at the University of Wisconsin. Barry notes, “ There is nothing better than a good road trip that combines travel, running, sheep, and visiting friends that my wife and I have made in a lifetime of business and participating in livestock events.”

Vince Shissler joined the Mitchell Agency in July 2016 as a Commercial Lines producer working with new and existing commercial customers. Vince graduated from Purdue in 2004 and has been involved in the insurance business since 2007. He worked in Chicago for the past 9 years where he was recognized annually since 2012 as a Five Star Chicago Magazine Insurance Producer Award recipient.

Vince remarked, “I’m excited to be back in Lafayette and closer to family. I’m also fortunate to be part of such a welcoming and respected company.”

Vince, his wife, Gretchen, are happy to be back in Lafayette with their 21 month old son, Theodore Patrick, and a baby daughter due in January 2017. Vince enjoys spending time with his family and working outside on the family farm. He also likes to exercise, hike, and read. He’s a rabid Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, Bears and Boilermaker fan!

Jenny Hall is a customer representative for commercial and personal insurance clients and started with TMA in 2011. Jenny attended the International Business College in Ft. Wayne.

Jenny appreciates the “family” atmosphere within the agency and how well everyone works together to satisfy the needs of their customers.

Jenny and her husband, Dave, have two children. She likes reading, watching sports and going on mission trips. Locally, Jenny is involved with her church and spends time serving the homeless and helping out at Lafayette Transitional Housing.

Kym Hussong assists the account executives in selling and retaining commercial business as a Commercial Lines CSR. Kym has been licensed since 1991 and obtained her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) in 2010.

When asked what makes The Mitchell Agency different, she replied, “You get a small town agency feel, in a big city, and I don’t see this philosophy changing. Our agents truly do care. They handle their customer claims, they handle many of the customer’s questions and concerns, and they visit with them at least once a year. This personal touch makes a great deal of difference to our customers.”

Kym and her husband, Mark, have two daughters, one of which just graduated from Purdue, and the other is attending Purdue. Their family enjoys boating in the summer and tailgating at Purdue games in the fall. Kym and her daughters also coach the middle school dance teams together.

Connie Webber joined the Mitchell Agency as a Commercial Lines CSR in November 2014. Connie began her insurance career in 1999 specializing in long-haul trucking and she obtained her Property and Casualty License in October 1999.

What drew Connie to the Mitchell Agency was its focus on small, hometown values. She states, “They understand the importance of really knowing their clients, not just the professional aspect, but the personal aspect as well. “ Connie also notes that she enjoys the ever changing insurance business and the need to be continually learning in order to be a better advocate for her clients.

Connie is an avid sports fan, especially football. She tries to attend all Purdue home football games with her family and friends. She does admit, though, “There is nothing like an afternoon on the golf course.”

Julie R. Anwander as a Customer Service Representative attends to our commercial line accounts. She has been with TMA since 2000 and has 27 years of insurance experience. She has continued to take numerous insurance industry classes to stay on top of changes in the industry.

During her time at The Mitchell Agency, Julie says she appreciates the loyalty and consideration TMA gives to its customers and employees. This has allowed TMA to acquire the reputation of one of the best agencies in the industry.

Julie is married with three children and is excited with the arrival of their first grandson. She stays active spending time with family, attending sporting events, and reading.

Tracy Layton became part of the Mitchell Agency team in August 2015 as a licensed CSR for Commercial Lines and Farms in our Linden office. She has a number of years in the industry and a Bachelors of Insurance and Risk Management degree from Indiana State University.

What Tracy enjoys most about her role at the Mitchell Agency is, “the energetic positive attitude that the team portrays, it’s contagious!”

Tracy has two children … Karlie, who attends Indiana Wesleyan, and Jay, who loves to play basketball. She also has a beautiful, but crabby cat named Savannah Sunset and a cute dog named Tot.

When asked what her favorite things to do are outside of work, Tracy says, “Sun, sand, and water are a few of my favorite things. We camp almost every weekend in the summertime.” She also enjoys exercising, but her absolute favorite thing to do is watch her kids play sports.

Sherry A. Ketterer is responsible for processing new business and renewals for personal lines of insurance including home, auto, boat, motorcycle and farm coverages. Sherry has been with TMA since 1978 and has an Associate’s degree in Business.

Sherry gets the most enjoyment out of knowing she helped someone when they have had a loss and is able to offer some comfort at a difficult time. Her husband, Bob, and Sherry have been married 20 years and she enjoys reading, shopping and traveling whenever the opportunity arises.

Raquel Reynolds is a licensed customer service representative and responsible for quoting and servicing personal line products. She joined TMA in November 2013.

Raquel noted, “I just started my venture with The Mitchell Agency in November, 2013. I am enjoying getting to know the clients and look forward to working with them.”

The mom of two very active boys ages 11 and 12, accompanied by one dog and two cats, Raquel enjoys running her kids to all of their sporting events and cheering them on while they play. She also likes the outdoors, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing and notes that she is a huge NFL fan, Go Colts!

Sherry A. Ketterer is responsible for processing new business and renewals for personal lines of insurance including home, auto, boat, motorcycle and farm coverages. Sherry has been with TMA since 1978 and has an Associate’s degree in Business.

Sherry gets the most enjoyment out of knowing she helped someone when they have had a loss and is able to offer some comfort at a difficult time. Her husband, Bob, and Sherry have been married 20 years and she enjoys reading, shopping and traveling whenever the opportunity arises.

Raquel Reynolds is a licensed customer service representative and responsible for quoting and servicing personal line products. She joined TMA in November 2013.

Raquel noted, “I just started my venture with The Mitchell Agency in November, 2013. I am enjoying getting to know the clients and look forward to working with them.”

The mom of two very active boys ages 11 and 12, accompanied by one dog and two cats, Raquel enjoys running her kids to all of their sporting events and cheering them on while they play. She also likes the outdoors, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing and notes that she is a huge NFL fan, Go Colts!